Comedian redd foxx, who became a television star playing an irascible, bawdy junkman in sanford and son and returned nearly two decades later in the current cbs series the royal family, died. After being born into poverty, redd foxx left st Louis for chicago when he was 13, and supported himself by playing the washboard in a band When the band broke up three years later, he hopped a train to new york city It was there that he met malcolm little, a man who would later […] One of the most decorated comedians of his time, redd foxx passed away due to a tragic heart attack while rehearsing for one of his shows
On october 11, 1999, the “sanford and son” star was on the set of his latest tv show when a stroke claimed his life at the age of 68. The comedian and actor, known for his role as fred sanford, collapsed on the set of his new sitcom the royal family in 1991 He was 69 years old and had a history of chest pains and diabetes. Redd foxx in the show, fred sanford is a cantankerous junk dealer who frequently feuds with his son, lamont sanford, played by demond wilson The show explored themes of generational conflict, family dynamics, and poverty, all while providing a platform for foxx to showcase his unique comedic style. It's been over three decades since comedian redd foxx and sanford and son star died of a heart attack on the set of his cbs series, the royal family
